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On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Sentinel standout and Montana State football commit Kade Robinson for a Senior Spotlight. Robinson discusses his commitment to the Bobcats, graduating from high school, and reflects on his athletic career at Sentinel as he prepares for the next chapter.Later, Colter breaks down a wild Game 4 of the NBA Finals, highlighted by the New York Knicks' stunning comeback from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs and take control of the series.To close the hour, Colter highlights several upcoming football camp opportunities across Montana, including events hosted by Grizzlies standout Eli Gillman and other top players from around the state.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Texas State football's 2027 recruiting class is up to 12 commitments after a big weekend, including the program's second-ever 4-star commitment. Keff Ciardello talks about the Bobcats' recruiting success before a quick update on the Pac-12 media share and the Texas Tech, Brendan Sorsby situation.

Step right up, step right up to Woodland Regional! Witness the Morning Mayhem on this fine June 8th—and no, folks, it ain't January! Feast your eyes on the Senior Prank Spectacle: students armed with sponges and suds, "cleaning" faculty cars with absolutely no hoses and no clean water in sight! It's a dry-soap delight that'll leave your ride gray and grease-free, just like a "Modern Marvel"!But wait, there's more! Behold the Owala bottle dominance as the Stanley Cup falls from grace! Gaze upon the wonders of the world, from a 40-year Dungeons & Dragons campaign to AI agents writing their own destiny!Don't forget the main event: Woodland Athletics charging into the semifinals! Can you guess the mascot of Bacon Academy? It's the Bobcats, ya hear! And if you've got $8,000 burning a hole in your pocket, grab a seat for the Knicks—it's the hottest ticket in history!Get your books to the library, charge those Chromebooks, and prepare for the final countdown! It's the greatest show on the airwaves!

Samuel Akem and Colter Nuanez talk about congressional conversations about regulating college football, the changes to Big Sky Conference media days, a tease for an event with the GFPA at the Mo' Club June 18 + Myles Garrett to the Rams and the NBA Finals begins. 

Montana State senior Rob McManus is a three-time Big Sky Conference champion in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and is headed back to Eugene, Oregon for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 10-13.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Keff Ciardello breaks down the big announcement from Texas State on Monday that the Bobcats will add women's gymnastics to its athletics department starting in 2028, making Texas State University the only Division I gymnastics program in Texas. Plus, baseball season ends in the College Station Regional and football continues to add JUCO linemen for the 2026 season.

How about a college program for Neurodiverse students? The SPEDTalk team travels to San Marcos Texas to the campus of Texas State University home of the Bobcats to discuss this amazing program.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Texas State baseball was selected to its first NCAA Regional since 2022 with an opening matchup against the USC Trojans slated for 8 pm this Friday night. Plus, Keff Ciardello discusses the Pac-12 conference releasing its kickoff times and broadcast channels for the 2026 season, while Bobcats' football continues to bring in commitments for the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes.

Montana State's women claimed its first Big Sky Conference outdoor track and field championship since 2003 with a resounding win in Portland, Oregon that helped MSU beat five-time defending champion Northern Arizona by 53 points. MSU freshman Tilde Bjerager, the meet's Most Value and Most Outstanding Athlete, along with senior sprinter Carolyn Hawks and junior thrower Sydney Brewster joined Colter Nuanez to recap the historic win.

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 FM ESPN MT to discuss NFL story lines and which game comes with more ramifications between Montana State's September 12 game at Nevada or Montana's September 19 game at Oregon State.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now 102.9 ESPN MT to discuss Sammy's all-time Griz Mount Rushmore, the potential contract extension being floated for first-year Griz head coach Bobby Kennedy and Montana State's new transfer cornerback.

This week we're catching up with Ryan Smith, from the class of 2023…who won the Vermont City Marathon on Sunday…setting a course record and qualifying for the Olympic Trials. Plus, we chat with our Bobcats of the Week…fresh off their strong showings at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and we preview the NCAA and IRA Championships for the rowing program! Interviews this episode: 1:12 -- Ryan Smith '23, Winner of the Vermont City Marathon 17:33 -- Alisandra Lindos '29, Women's Track and Field. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 23:51 -- Ross Tejeda '26, Men's Track and Field. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 28:58 -- Peter Steenstra, Head Coach, Rowing. (NCAA and IRA Preview)

In this episode, we sit down with Ohio Women's Basketball assistant coach Abby Garnett, a former Ohio Bobcat standout whose basketball journey has always been rooted in family, resilience, and an unwavering passion for the game.Some people grow up around the game.Others are raised by it.For Ohio Women's Basketball assistant coach Abby Garnett, basketball has always been woven into the fabric of her life.Growing up in Golden, Colorado, Abby was surrounded by competition, discipline, and a deep love for the sport. As the daughter of former NBA player Bill Garnett and a former collegiate point guard, basketball wasn't simply an activity—it was a family tradition. Countless hours competing with her siblings in the driveway helped shape the competitive mindset that would eventually carry her to the Division I level and beyond.But Abby's story isn't simply about basketball success.It's about resilience.It's about finding purpose through adversity.And it's about discovering that sometimes life's biggest setbacks become the foundation for your greatest opportunities.After choosing Ohio University and beginning her collegiate career, Abby faced one of the toughest challenges any athlete can experience when a significant injury altered the course of her journey. Forced to watch from the sidelines instead of competing on the court, she learned lessons that statistics could never teach. She learned patience. She learned leadership. She learned how to support teammates through difficult moments and how to focus on the things she could control when circumstances felt uncertain.Those experiences would eventually shape the coach she is today.Ironically, coaching wasn't always the plan.After her playing career ended, Abby stepped away from basketball and entered the corporate world. But sometimes the game has a way of bringing people back home.When Ohio head coach Bob Boldon called with an opportunity to join the Bobcats staff, the answer came naturally. The program that had invested in her development now offered her a chance to help guide the next generation of student-athletes.Today, Abby is building her own legacy at Ohio while helping young women navigate many of the same challenges she once faced herself.Throughout this conversation, Abby shares stories about growing up in a basketball family, learning from her father, overcoming injury, finding her identity beyond the game, transitioning from player to coach, and helping student-athletes grow both on and off the court. She also opens up about the unique experience of coaching her younger sister, Ellie Garnett, and why relationships, accountability, and communication remain at the center of everything she does.This episode isn't just about basketball.It's about family.It's about perseverance.It's about staying committed to the process even when things don't go according to plan.And it's about discovering purpose through every chapter of the journey.Whether you're a coach, player, parent, or fan of women's basketball, Abby Garnett's story is packed with lessons that extend far beyond the hardwood.Drop a

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Ryan Tootell continues to ride shotgun with Colter Nuanez as the two keep rolling through discussions surrounding the NBA Playoffs while also diving into several college football storylines from around the country.Next, during the ESPN Roundtable, Colter sits down with Montana State star receiver Taco Dowler to discuss spring football, the outlook for the Bobcats heading into the upcoming season, and several youth camps that Dowler and teammate Adam Jones will be hosting around the state of Montana this summer.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down last night's thrilling double-overtime win for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs over NBA championship favorite Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Colter also answers more fan questions and dives into a variety of topics from around the sports world.Next, Colter interviews Montana State track and field standouts Caroline Hawkes, Sydney Brewster, and Tilde Bjerager following the Bobcats' Outdoor Big Sky Track and Field Championship victory — the program's first outdoor conference title since 2003. The trio discusses the historic accomplishment, the team's dominant performance, and what the championship means for Montana State track and field.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down Montana State's impressive performance at the 2026 Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships and what the Bobcats' dominant showing says about the overall strength and momentum of the program. Colter also discusses Aaron Rai capturing his first major championship victory and becoming the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than 100 years. Plus, Colter dives into the latest NBA Playoff action, including a disappointing Game 7 home loss for the Detroit Pistons against Cleveland.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter discusses the upcoming Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies taking place at the end of June in Billings. Colter breaks down the significance of the event, highlights several football figures who have made lasting impacts on Montana sports, and discusses their contributions to the game both in and around the state.Next, Colter interviews Missoula native and Montana State junior captain Adam Jones to discuss the Bobcats' Spring Game, his continued development within the program, and several upcoming youth camps he and Montana State receiver Taco Dowler will be hosting around Montana this summer.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Johnny to recap Texas State's football program and the progress the Bobcats made in their spring camp under coach G.J. Kinne. Bob's tops storyline: Upstart Texas State (from the Sun Belt) has a returning QB who is the team's best player - and his No. 1 wide receiver is back, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Johnny to recap Texas State's football program and the progress the Bobcats made in their spring camp under coach G.J. Kinne. Bob's tops storyline: Upstart Texas State (from the Sun Belt) has a returning QB who is the team's best player - and his No. 1 wide receiver is back, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - The bad blood between Texas State and UTSA spilled onto the diamond this week with the Bobcats getting run-ruled and then shoved by Roadrunners coach Pat Halmark in the post game handshake line. Plus, TXST football keeps adding new players, while men's and women's basketball have a whole new look for 2026 thanks to the transfer portal. Host Keff Ciardello is here to give the rundown.

Czabe and BMitch react to scary stories of bobcats taking over Virginia.

Send us Fan MailJoin Dominick & TJ as they break down the week that was in Sun Belt baseball. What do we make of this Coastal Carolina skid?  Is Southern Miss now the front runner? Can the Cajuns, Trojans, Bobcats, or Jags find themselves in the field with a strong finish?? What to do with teams canceling games?Weekly Pick updates, Power Rankings, and games/series of the week.All that and more in this week's episode!Support the showLike this content? Follow us on our socials;https://www.facebook.com/Sunbeltsyndicatehttps://www.instagram.com/sunbeltsyndicate/https://x.com/SunbeltSyndicatCovering the Sun Belt conference from the first kick(off) to the last pitch.#sunbelt #college #sportsBe sure to check out Don't Sleep Energy at www.dontsleepenergy.com or at their Amazon shop. Go to Amazon and search 'Don't Sleep Energy'.Check out all Phenom has to offer at www.phenomelitebrand.com. Whether you need cleats, gloves, or accessories, Phenom's got you covered! Use code SBSYNDICATE at checkout for 10% off!

Colter Nuanez takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the NBA, exploring why the league appears to have fewer true household-name superstars today and what's driving that shift away from the larger-than-life personalities that once defined professional basketball. He breaks down factors like media exposure, player movement, and the modern evolution of the game, and what it all means for the NBA moving forward.Next, Colter shares an interview with Laurel native and Montana State football commit Kade Leibrand, discussing his decision to join the Bobcats program and what led him to take the next step in his football journey.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the potential expansion of College Football Playoff to 24 teams + we share thoughts on why people aren't buying into the Oklahoma City Thunder as one of the great teams in modern NBA history.

Montana State senior Taco Dowler joins Colter Nuanez to break down getting national championship rings, his analysis of MSU fooball + preview for the summer youth football camps he will host with Adam Jones starting next month. Visit https://tacoandadamsummerfootballcamps.com/ for more on how to sign up! 

Laurel junior Kade Leibrand, one of the top linemen recruits in the state of Montana, discusses his commitment to Montana State with Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now 102.9 ESPN Radio. 

Montana State has three verbal commitments from in-state recruits, including 6-foot-4, 215-pound Saco, Montana product Laytin Erickson. The multi-sport athlete plays football at Class B Malta in the fall.

Montana State commitment Dax Yeager joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 FM ESPN radio to talk about his pledge to MSU football.

This week we're talking about Bobcats rising to the challenge on and off the field. Men's lacrosse and softball compete in post-season games this Friday, and Bates Associate Director of Athletics Adrienne Shibles, from the class of 1991, joins us to talk about the upcoming Friends of Bates Athletics Giving Challenge! Interviews this episode: 1:20 -- Teddy Rosen '27, Men's Lacrosse. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 10:47 -- Isabella Albro '27, Softball. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 14:57 -- Adrienne Shibles '91, Associate Director of Athletics. (FBA Giving Challenge Preview!)

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez has some fun with the crew behind the glass as they each throw questions his way, leading to a wide-ranging and entertaining segment filled with his takes, insights, and off-the-cuff reactions.Next, continuing the conversation around in-state rivalry, Colter sits down with Choteau native Dax Yeager to discuss his commitment to Montana State and what it means to join the Bobcats program.

Coach Maneman is joined by Western Dubuque head softball coach Rex Massey to preview the Bobcats' 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a terrific 31-13 season and a third-place finish in the Mississippi Division with a 19-9 conference record, Western Dubuque heads into the new year with plenty of momentum. Coach Massey reflects on the biggest moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready to step into bigger roles, breaks down the pitching staff, and shares what it will take for the Bobcats to make another strong run in 2026. It's a fun and informative look at Western Dubuque softball and what fans can expect this season.

Jordyn Wycuff of Ohio Softball joins Gabe Genovesi to chat about her softball career, the coaches and teammates that have made an impact on her life, and her first two years at Ohio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue to celebrate #100YearsofCorman by pushing the boundaries of our "Nearly New World" sub-series to 1993, when Roger Corman decided to beat JURASSIC PARK at its own game and made his own dinosaur movie, CARNOSAUR! Joining us for this episode is author Joseph R. Palinkas, the writer of the new book, History of Carnosaur, which delves into the entire CARNOSAUR franchise of films, which also includes DINOSAUR ISLAND and Jim Wynorski's RAPTOR. First, we discuss how Joseph discovered the CARNOSAUR franchise and his decision to write the book, the difficulties of writing a book about the CARNOSAUR movies, and then we dive into the first movie, writer/director Adam Simon's original CARNOSAUR, starring Diane Ladd, Raphael Sbarge, Jennifer Runyon, and Harrison Page! We talk chicken eggs, shelf-stable pie, and why it's important for a company not to leave the mad doctor they've just hired alone and with no oversight. Plus, Bobcats, hippies, and the scenes that didn't make the theatrical cut!Don't miss this dive into CARNOSAUR with someone who literally wrote the book on the subject! Then, go buy Joseph's book!  For more about the New World Pictures Podcast, including previous episodes, t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, other merch and more, we DARE YOU to head here: https://newworldpicturespodcast.com/For all the shows in Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/ 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez for a wide-ranging football conversation that spans from small-town high school programs all the way up to the NFL, sharing insights, stories, and perspectives from across all levels of the game.Later, Colter welcomes one of the latest in-state commits, Laytin Erickson, to the show to discuss his commitment to Montana State and what led him to join the Bobcats.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to discuss why only four FCS players were drafted in the NFL Draft. Plus, Colter's reactions from the Montana State spring game. 

The Pac-12 unveiled a new logo, Texas State football held its annual spring game "showcase," baseball and softball are gearing up for the post season and both basketball squads just got a whole lot bigger with some commitments. Keff Ciardello covers it all in this episode of Win Now or Get Bent. 

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down the Montana State Bobcats' spring football game from this past Saturday, sharing his reactions and takeaways from the annual showcase. Hear analysis of standout performances, key developments, and what the results could mean moving forward.Colter also brings you interviews from around the program, including Bobcats head coach Brent Vigen, quarterback Justin Lamson, and defensive end Dom Solano, offering insight straight from the players and coaches following the spring game.

 On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his breakdown of Montana State's spring football game, diving deeper into the biggest takeaways and standout moments from the Bobcats' weekend showcase.Colter shares postgame interview clips, including comments from head coach Brent Vigen, as well as Caden Dowler, who discusses his jersey number change to No. 41 and the meaning behind the switch heading into next season. Wide receiver Parker Mady is also featured, offering his thoughts following the spring game.

I took this episode from an article I wrote for Flying Snake magazine, which was published in December 2020 (Vol. 6, #18). Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. The Great Smoky Mountains is a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, which stretches from the middle of Alabama in the United States north into southeastern Canada. The Appalachians formed when the world's continents crunched together to form the supercontinent Pangaea. The southern Appalachians formed separately and later than the northern Appalachians, around 270 million years ago. The Appalachians were once as high as the Rockies or Himalayas, but by the time the dinosaurs went extinct, they had eroded down to the mountain cores. Sediment weathered from the peaks and filled in valleys. But during the Pleistocene, when massive glaciers covered the northern parts of North America, the weight of the ice pushed the North American plate down, causing the southern part of the plate to rise. Eventually the ancient mountains' roots were a thousand feet (300 m) above sea level again. Rivers that once flowed east into the Atlantic Ocean or west into the remains of the shallow Western Interior Seaway shifted their courses to flow northward. Streams that once meandered across the land now plunged down steep slopes and dug gorges into the rock. And over thousands of years, animals and plants retreating from the ice migrated southward along the mountain range. When the climate warmed some 11,000 years ago and the ice age glaciers melted, many cold-adapted species were trapped in the peaks of the southern Appalachians. One of the highest peaks is Mount LeConte, with its highest point, High Top, measured at 6,593 ft, or 2,010 meters. I hiked Mount LeConte on 7 May, 2016 when the weather in nearby Knoxville, Tennessee was a warm 82 Fahrenheit, or 27.8 Celcius, but there was snow on the mountain that morning. I wrote my name in it. A spruce-fir forest grows on the upper slopes, a remnant of forest that grew throughout the mountains during the last ice age. The climate at the peak of Mount LeConte is more like that of southern Canada than the warm, humid southeastern United States. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in 1934 to protect the mountains along the Tennessee/North Carolina border. No one lives in the park's 800 square miles (2,072 square km), which receives up to 90 inches [2.29 m] of rain a year, some of it from hurricanes that sweep up from the southern Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico. Large tracts of old-growth forest still remain in the park too. So as you can see, the Smokies are a biodiversity hotspot. In 2018, the park announced its 1,000th species discovered that is new to science, which by July 2020 had grown to 1,025. Overall, 20,000 known species live in the park as of 2019 and scientists estimate that up to 100,000 more are yet to be discovered. The Smokies are heavily forested, of course, but some mountain summits and crests have no trees. Instead, native grasses and shrubs grow. They're called grassy balds and no one is sure why they exist. The prevailing theory is that Pleistocene megaherbivores opened the forests for grazing, and after their extinction, the balds remained open due to bison, elk (wapiti), and deer. When white settlers moved into the area, they used the balds to graze cattle and other livestock. Remains of mammoth and mastodon, musk ox, ground sloth, and other megaherbivores have been excavated from various balds throughout the park. Amphibian enthusiasts call the Smokies the Salamander Capital of the World, with 30 known species. Largest of these is the hellbender, which we talked about in episode 14, a giant salamander that can grow nearly 2 ½ feet long, or 74 cm, and which lives in swift-moving mountain streams. It's most closely related to the Chinese and Japanese giant salamanders, which can grow over twice as long as the hellbender. Twenty-seven of the salamanders found in the Smokies are lungless, in the family Plethodontidae. Instead of breathing with lungs or gills, the lungless salamanders absorb oxygen through their skin. Of these, the red-cheeked salamander is endemic to the Smokies—that is, it's found nowhere else in the world. The red-cheeked salamander lives in forests in high elevations. It can grow up to seven inches long, or 18 cm, and is gray or black with bright red patches on its face. It spends the day in a burrow, then comes out at night to find insects in the leaf litter. But it's hard to tell apart from the imitator salamander, although the imitator only grows a little over four inches long, or 11 cm. The imitator has red cheeks but its body is patterned black and brown instead of solid gray or black. Sometimes its cheeks are yellow, too, while the red-cheeked salamander only ever has red cheeks. Another animal found only in the Smoky Mountains, although it may also be present in mountains outside of the park, is a species of jeweled spider fly called Mary-Alice's emerald (Eulonchus marialiciae). Mary-Alice's emerald has a metallic-green body and yellow legs, and the adults eat nectar. But the larvae eat spiders. Specifically, they parasitize spiders. After hatching, the larva goes in search of a spider, especially trapdoor spiders that live in burrows. When it finds one, it works its way into the spider's body and eats it from the inside out, eventually killing it. Then it pupates in the burrow and emerges as an adult spider fly. It prefers high elevations that are cool and moist. A less horrific animal found in the Smokies is the Carolina northern flying squirrel. It was one of the species whose ancestors migrated south along the Appalachians during the Pleistocene. Then, after temperatures started to warm, the cold-adapted flying squirrel migrated north again. Some populations remained on mountaintops in the Smoky Mountains and have been isolated for thousands of years, evolving into a subspecies of flying squirrel found only in high elevations of the Smokies. It's much rarer than the southern flying squirrel that lives throughout the southeastern United States, and prefers spruce forests instead of the hardwood forests that southern flying squirrels like. But the spruce forests are threatened by climate change, the introduced woolly adelgid insect that kills fir trees, and pollution in the form of acid rain and pesticides that travel to the mountains from other states and even other countries. The Carolina northern flying squirrel has a patagium of furry skin that connects its front and back legs. When it jumps from a branch, it stretches its legs out and uses the patagia to glide to a new perch. It's clumsy on the ground, though, and spends most of its time in trees. It mostly eats fungi, mushrooms, and lichens, but will also eat nuts, insects, bird eggs and even baby birds, and other plant material like tree sap and buds. Bobcats still live in the Smokies, but the cougar, or mountain lion, was supposedly killed off in the area by the end of the 19th century. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed the eastern cougar subspecies from the endangered species list in 2018, since it is supposed to be extinct. The last cougar in what is now the park was supposedly killed in 1920. But sightings continue in the Smokies, close to a dozen a year, and some sightings are compelling, like the 2002 report of a cougar crossing a road in the park, spotted by a veterinarian who treated captive cougars in his practice. Considering how seldom seen the bobcat is despite it being relatively abundant, it's possible that a small number of cougars still live in the park—either animals that have moved back into the mountains from elsewhere, or a relict population. The red wolf is native to the eastern United States and was once common in the Smoky Mountains, but was killed off by white settlers throughout most of its range. Where it remained in the wild, it interbred with closely related coyotes, until it was declared extinct in the wild in 1980. Fortunately, by then a captive breeding program was in place. Starting in 1991, 37 red wolves were released in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, following the release of 63 red wolves into the Alligator River Natural Area in North Carolina a few years earlier. But the release didn't go well in the Smokies. Wolves are shy and need enormous territories with lots of game. Before long some wolves were leaving the park and attacking livestock. Others died of parvo virus, especially wolf pups. Worse, this was about the same time that coyotes moved into the area from the west. The wolves started interbreeding with the coyotes, and the coyotes also competed with the wolves for food. In 1998, the Fish and Wildlife Service ended the program and recaptured all but one of the wolves originally released into the park. The North Carolina release went better, with a population peak in 2006 estimated at nearly 130 wolves. But that program was suspended in 2015, and without management of the wild population, the number has dwindled. As of 2019, only 14 wolves remain in North Carolina—and that's the entire population of red wolves in the wild. But sightings of red wolves continue in the Smokies. The trouble is that the red wolf looks very similar to the coyote. It's taller and larger, with a more pronounced reddish shade to its coat, but even experts can have trouble telling the two species apart if they can't get a good look at the animal. Most likely people are seeing coyotes, possibly ones descended from red wolf/coyote hybrids born during the reintroduction program. The biggest mystery in the park is the occasional sighting of a Bigfoot-type creature. Most sightings are probably bears, though. An estimated 1,500 American black bears live in the Smokies, and while some bears get used to hikers and tourists, most are shy and seldom seen. A black bear keeping an eye on hikers or cars will sometimes stand on its hind legs for a better view, and would naturally look like a hulking humanoid if glimpsed. But other sightings aren't so easy to explain. In February of 2009, a photographer named Deb Campbell was hiking the Middle Prong Trail in the snow. The Middle Prong Trail passes three major waterfalls and many smaller ones as it follows along a tributary of the Little River. She had the trail almost completely to herself—she says she only saw one person the whole time. Later she reported, “[A]t some point I am photographing along the stream and I start to smell a gawd awful stench. Not really like anything I had ever smelled before. I look around, see nothing, listen intently…nothing. So I finish up at that spot and go further up the trail.” The smell receded behind her but the snow increased, so finally she turned around to hike out. Around the area where she smelled the stink earlier, she started feeling watched. She stopped long enough to secure her camera gear for much faster hiking in slick conditions, when she heard a deep growl that she described as “very low, not like a cat, almost guttural.” Needless to say, she got off the mountain as quickly as possible. The black bear doesn't truly hibernate since its body temperature remains normal instead of dropping, but it does find a den in cold weather and will sleep for long stretches. It may emerge from its den occasionally during the winter during warm spells, but for the most part it's asleep in its den from around November through March in the Smoky Mountains. But Campbell was hiking in February during a snowfall, with snow already on the ground. A bear would most likely not be out of its den in that weather unless it had been disturbed. And bears don't actually smell bad. During the winter hibernation most bears don't defecate at all. Any feces left in a bear's digestive tract harden to form a fecal plug. If it does feel the need to defecate near the end of the winter, it will do so just outside its den, but the fecal plug has very little odor. Even under ordinary conditions, unless a bear has been eating carrion, it will smell no worse than a dog that needs a bath. Not only that, black bears don't actually growl. They make grunty, huffing noises when warning people away or when males fight in the summer, and a frightened bear will moan, but they don't growl like a dog. It's possible that Campbell hiked past a bear that had emerged from its den early and had found and eaten carrion, possibly roadkill, and that she was so close to the bear without seeing it that she smelled its breath. That's almost more frightening than the thought of passing near a Bigfoot. The growl might have come from a different animal, a coyote or who knows, maybe even a red wolf. Or Campbell might have encountered a creature sometimes called a skunk ape due to its foul odor. The skunk ape is most commonly reported in Florida swamps, but sightings—or smellings—have come from many other states. The smell is sometimes described as that of rotting food and roadkill on a hot day. A bear or other animal that has been rooting around in garbage bins can pick up this odor, especially in hot weather, but it's hard to believe that a bear would be actively foraging so much in winter that it would smell like trash. January and February are the depths of winter in East Tennessee. The bears are hibernating, not foraging. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! This is what a couple of fighting bears sound like: [bear sounds]

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman is joined by Western Dubuque Head Coach Casey Bryant to preview the 2026 Bobcats baseball season.After finishing 22-16 overall and 15-12 in the Mississippi Division, the Bobcats are looking to build on a strong 2025 campaign. Coach Bryant reflects on the key moments that shaped last year's team, discusses the returning award winners and starters, and breaks down the players expected to step into bigger roles after graduation losses.The conversation also dives into the Bobcats' pitching staff, younger players to keep an eye on, the biggest strengths of this year's team, areas that still need improvement, and what the overall outlook is for Western Dubuque heading into the new season. If you want insight on one of the area's most consistent baseball programs, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to break down a variety of storylines surrounding Montana State football as the Bobcats gear up for their annual spring game this Saturday. The duo dives into key position battles, players to watch, and what the spring showcase could reveal about the team heading into the upcoming season.Next, Colter sits down with Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson for an in-depth conversation about the Bobcats' evolving roster, including which new teammates have stood out, the challenge of replacing former center JT Reed, and what it means to take the field in his first spring game. Lamson also reflects on Montana State's national championship run last season and what it will take for the Bobcats to build on that success moving forward.

Texas State football is set to wrap up its 2026 spring ball slate with a practice open to the public on Saturday at UFCU Stadium. After attending every open media practice the Bobcats had available this spring, Keff Ciardello is ready to crack open a mailbag and answer all your burning Bobcats questions. 

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former co-host Ryan Tootell to break down all things NFL Draft, including a closer look at the Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza and how he fits into their system, along with analysis of other major storylines from a loaded draft class.Later, Colter and Ryan shift to Montana State football ahead of this Saturday's spring game, discussing the Bobcats' chances of going back-to-back with a strong core returning from last season.

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by an FCS expert and former Grizzly receiver Sammy Akem to take a deep dive into the FCS landscape, including a preview of Montana State's upcoming spring game and a discussion on the controversy surrounding recent FCS quarterback rankings, along with insight on the biggest storylines across the subdivision.Later, Colter reports on the results from the Big Sky Women's Golf Championship, highlighting strong performances from both Montana and Montana State, including a third-place finish for the Bobcats, led by junior Norah Seidl, who captured the individual conference title in a playoff after firing a 67 in the final round.

On this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez features interviews with former NFL defensive lineman and current Montana State defensive line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste, along with Bobcats offensive line coach Matt Smith, as they help preview Montana State's upcoming spring game and provide insight into the team's development on both sides of the ball.

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez dives into the many storylines surrounding both the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats as they continue to retool for the upcoming season, including a look at the in-state recruiting battle, questions facing the Bobcats at cornerback after key departures to the transfer portal, and much more as both programs prepare for the year ahead. To close the show, Colter shares his thoughts on the NBA Playoffs with the first round underway.

Marcus Kahn is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Mary Washington where he just led the Eagles to the 2026 NCAA Division Three Men's Basketball Championship in Indianapolis. Kahn also took the Eagles to the NCAA Tournament second round in 2023 and the sweet 16 in 2025.Prior to Mary Washington Kahn posted a 153-27 record in six seasons at Cabrini College, including five consecutive Colonial States Athletic Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the NCAA Championship game in 2011-12. His mark of 131-19 over those five years was the best record in all of NCAA Division III.In his first stop as a head coach, Kahn spent six seasons at the University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg. With the Bobcats, Kahn became the program's all-time leader in career victories (77) and claimed the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference regular season crown in 2004-05, the first in program history.Kahn also served as an assistant coach at Wesley College, Albright College, Shepherd University, and Grand View College.On this episode Mike & Marcus discuss the experience of leading Mary Washington to victory in the 2026 NCAA Division 3 Men's Basketball National Championship. Kahn opens up about the early season expectations that were set based on the team's previous successes and the importance of maintaining a focus on both individual and collective goals. He emphasizes the significance of returning players in building a foundation of trust and resilience, which ultimately contributed to their championship journey. The conversation delves into the intricacies of the season, including the challenges faced in scheduling and the necessity of facing tough opponents to prepare for the rigors of the NCAA tournament. Kahn illustrates how each game served as a learning opportunity, reinforcing the team's resolve and adaptability in the face of adversity. He reflects on the pivotal moments that defined their success, particularly the exhilarating atmosphere of hosting tournament games, which galvanized the players and the community. Kahn's insights into the strategic elements of coaching highlight the balance between fostering talent and cultivating a cohesive team environment. As the episode unfolds, Kahn shares the emotional weight of the championship victory, expressing gratitude for the bonds formed among the players and the shared joy of achieving a collective dream. 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Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Texas State baseball and softball are hot after wins over ranked opponents, while both basketball teams are making big moves for the Pac-12. Plus, a full update on Texas State football's spring practice and a breakdown of Keff Ciardello's 2-deep roster prediction after being on the scene at UFCU Stadium.

On this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, it’s Turkey Stories time! We’ve gathered a lineup of hunters from Arkansas, Alabama, Virginia, and Mississippi, both young and old, connected by a love of spring turkey hunting. You’ll hear about a University of Arkansas student on her first solo hunt, a hunter who survived being shot in the back, bobcats crashing the scene at the worst possible time, a woman in pursuit of a Turkey World Slam with a flintlock shotgun and more. Plus, insight from turkey biologist Mike Chamberlain and voices shaped by a lifetime in the woods. If you love turkey hunting or just plain old good stories, don’t miss this one. Watch Clay's Utah Mountain Lion Hunt on YouTube Thank you to our sponsor, Tecovas. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Bear Grease MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Mark Kenyon’s upcoming new podcast; Kimi Werner’s cookbook: Kimi's Kitchen; clarifying what a porterhouse cut is; how you can’t hunt turkeys close to church in Mississippi; gonad jerky; the multiple uses of Cornell University's e-Bird; beavers as fish; getting arrested for breaking a wooly mammoth tusk; Colorado's fur ban; South Atlantic states to manage red snapper; frog and toad surveys; getting "seal finger" from a grizzly bear; watch "Steve and Seth Get Rich on Bobcats"; the financial implications of the recreational economy; Save Tuckertown!; and more. Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.